Context

In sub-Saharan Africa the two main causes of blindness are glaucoma and cataracts, but sight loss can be avoided with treatment for both conditions. However, there is a shortage of medics qualified to operate on these problems in the region. Training would improve surgical results and limit postoperative complications to avoid permanent blindness.

 

Supported project

In 2018, L'OCCITANE South Africa and the L'OCCITANE Foundation supported CBM for its project in order to reduce morbidity from cataract and glaucoma in sub-Saharan Africa through an innovative surgical training unit in South Africa.

This project is part of a three-year initiative to establish a training centre and train surgeons across sub-Saharan Africa. The L'OCCITANE Foundation and L'OCCITANE South Africa have committed to support the training of 8 surgeons over a period of 2 years.

 

Some figures

Budget 20.000 euros

Results 9.220 beneficiaries

History

Project supported since 2017

This project is part of a three-year initiative being run by the NGO CBM UK that aims to set up a training centre and teach surgeons across sub-Saharan Africa. The L'OCCITANE Foundation and L'OCCITANE South Africa have committed to supporting eight surgeons through training for two years. Simulators are used for medical and surgical teaching, meaning skills can be acquired quickly and safely.

Eight ophthalmology registrars in Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe are being trained with this simulator in modern cataract and glaucoma surgery techniques. Once trained, these ophthalmology registrars will be able to teach the techniques to others in their own university hospitals.
 

Budget 40.000 euros

Results 9.220 beneficiaries